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COVID-19 Hospital Aid: Loan Forgiveness and Patient Protection

This act aims to convert loans given to hospitals and healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic into non-repayable grants, provided certain conditions are met. It also ensures that COVID-19 patients are not charged extra for out-of-network treatment, protecting their personal finances.
Key points
Hospitals and healthcare entities that received accelerated payments during the pandemic may not have to repay them if they meet conditions, such as using at least 60% of funds for employee compensation and not surprise billing COVID-19 patients.
The act protects COVID-19 patients from unexpected bills for out-of-network treatment by requiring insurers to pay as if the service was in-network.
It establishes financial mechanisms to ensure the solvency of Medicare trust funds by transferring amounts from the General Fund of the Treasury, aiming to maintain healthcare service availability for citizens.
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Print number: 117_HR_1349
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1349.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals and healthcare entities that received accelerated payments during the pandemic may not have to repay them if they meet conditions, such as using at least 60% of funds for employee compensation and not surprise billing COVID-19 patients.
  • The act protects COVID-19 patients from unexpected bills for out-of-network treatment by requiring insurers to pay as if the service was in-network.
  • It establishes financial mechanisms to ensure the solvency of Medicare trust funds by transferring amounts from the General Fund of the Treasury, aiming to maintain healthcare service availability for citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H873)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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